Maine Literacy
Our Mission
A comprehensive literacy model for continuous school improvement includes powerful classroom instruction along with a broad range of literacy interventions, providing multiple layers of differentiated instruction for learners in kindergarten through grade 12. Improved student learning outcomes result from high quality expert teaching in a collaborative team approach in supporting each and every student. Ongoing professional development is key to a comprehensive literacy model.
Contact
Debra Hogate
Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy Coordinator and Senior Trainer
debra.hogate@maine.edu
Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL)
The Maine Partnerships in Comprehensive Literacy (PCL) model is a school-reform project dedicated to increasing student achievement. The model, developed at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock (UALR), uses literacy as a tool for measuring school change in four interrelated areas: student learning, teacher knowledge, school culture, and school processes. The logo of the interlocking diamonds symbolizes the dynamic, continuous relationship between a school’s literacy program and the educational agencies and policies that influence school improvement. The first diamond represents the relationship of four essential components within the school: classroom literacy framework, school-embedded professional development, intervention programs for struggling learners, and accountability and research. The second diamond represents the relationship between four educational agencies: public schools, universities, state education departments, and foundations. The power of the UALR model is symbolized in a partnership design that acknowledges school change as a dynamic, continuous process that requires commitment and collaboration at many levels.
University of Maine is recognized as a national leader in literacy reform. School districts and universities across Maine have partnered with the University Training Center for Comprehensive Literacy to influence literacy changes at the local, state and national levels.
Professional Development
You Are the Main Character: Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading
In this energizing workshop, we celebrate teachers as the heroes of every literacy story. Blending humor, research and practical strategies, we explore how the science of reading provides the evidence, and the art of teaching brings it to life. Drawing from research in literacy instruction, we empower educators to balance data with creativity, structure with spontaneity and always keep students at the heart of the narrative.
Presenters
Registration Information
Date/Time/Location
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wells Conference Center
Audience
K-12 classroom teachers, coaches, school/district leaders and administrators, preservice teachers and any professionals interested.
